A kitchen fire likely started by a toaster oven was extinguished Wednesday morning at the family home of an Arlington Heights firefighter who wasn’t there but on duty, authorities said.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images. EatingWell design. Always unplug and cool your toaster before cleaning to avoid burns, shocks or dangerous fumes.

The same heat and fire that cook your food can also get out of hand and cause part of your kitchen to burn. In fact, kitchen fires are so easy to start and so common that they've become one of the top ...